2014 SKODA FABIA battery replacement

General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Services, modifications and technical alterations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
137
Statutory checks
137
ŠKODA Service Partners
138
ŠKODA Original parts
138
ŠKODA Original accessories
138
Spoiler
139
Component protection
139
Airbags
139
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
140
The instructions and guidelines issued by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. must be observed
when making any modifications, repairs or technical changes to your vehicle.
Compliance with these guidelines and instructions is in the interest of the
roadworthiness and technical condition of your vehicle. The vehicle will comply
with road traffic regulations following the modifications, repairs and technical
changes.
Always consult a ŠKODA Partner » page 138before buying accessories or
parts, or before carrying out any modifications, repairs or technical alterations
to your vehicle.
WARNING■ Works on your vehicle, which have been carried out unprofessionally, can
cause operational faults – risk of accident!■
Interference on the electronic components and their software can lead to
operational faults. This interference can also impair not directly affected
systems because of the networking of the electronic components. The op-
erational safety of the vehicle may be at significant risk and parts may suf-
fer increased wear.
For the sake of the environmentTechnical documents regarding changes carried out on the vehicle must be
kept by the vehicle user, in order to be handed over to the recyclers later. This
ensures that vehicle recycling is in accordance with environmental regulations.
Note
■ We recommend only having these modifications and technical changes per-
formed by a specialist garage.■
Any damage caused by technical alterations made without the approval of
the manufacturer is excluded from the » Service schedule warranty.
■
The ŠKODA Partner cannot assume any liability for products which have not
been approved by ŠKODA AUTO a.s. even though these may be products with a
type approval or have been approved by a nationally recognised testing labo-
ratory.
■
We advise you only to use ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original
Parts which have been expressly approved for use on your vehicle. Reliability,
safety and suitability for your vehicle are guaranteed with these.
■
ŠKODA Original Accessories and ŠKODA Original Parts can be purchased from
a ŠKODA Partner who will also fit the purchased parts correctly.
Vehicle operating under different weather conditions
Read and observe
on page 137 first.
If you would like you operate your vehicle in countries other than its intendedweather conditions, you should contact a ŠKODA Partner.
They will advise you on certain precautions that should be taken to ensure the
full functioning of the vehicle as well as to prevent damage.
For example coolant and battery replacement or similar.
Statutory checks
Read and observe
on page 137 first.
Many countries have legislation requiring the operational reliability and roadworthiness and/or exhaust gas properties of a vehicle to be tested at specific
intervals. These tests can be carried out by workshops or testing stations that
have been legally authorised for this purpose. 
137Care and maintenance

Rear towing eyeFig. 170
Rear towing eye
Read and observe and on page 178 first.
The rear towing eye is located below the rear bumper on the right » Fig. 170.
Vehicles with a tow hitch
Read and observe
and on page 178 first.
The removable towing ball may be fitted and used for towing on vehicles witha factory fitted tow hitch » page 129, Hitch .
Towing the vehicle using the towing device is a viable alternative solution to
using the towing eye.
CAUTION
The detachable ball rod and/or the vehicle can be damaged if an unsuitable
tow bar is used.
Remote control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
179
Synchronising the remote control
180CAUTION■ The replacement battery must have the same specification as the original
battery.■
We recommend having faulty rechargeable batteries replaced by a ŠKODA
service partner.
■
Pay attention to the correct polarity when changing the battery.
For the sake of the environment
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with national legal provisions.
Replacing the battery in the remote control key
Fig. 171
Remove cover/take out battery
Read and observe
on page 179 first.
The battery change is carried out as follows.
›
Flip out the key.
›
Press off the battery cover
A
» Fig. 171 with your thumb or by using a flat
screwdriver in region
B
.
›
Open the battery in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Remove the discharged battery in the direction of arrow
2.›
Insert the new battery.
›
Insert the battery cover
A
and press it down until it clicks audibly into place.
The key has to be synchronised if the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked
with the remote control key after replacing the battery » page 180.
Note
Replacing the battery in the key a glued decorative cover requires the cover to
be destroyed. A replacement cover can be purchased from a ŠKODA Partner.179Emergency equipment, and self-help

Turn signal62
Warning lights33
Lock / unlock steering lock Key
103
Lock / unlock the steering lock Starter button
105
Locking Individual settings
53
KESSY52
Key50
Remote control50
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the in- side
53
Locking the door without a locking cylinder Emergency
180
Low beam60
Luggage compartment84
Cover87
Emergency unlocking181
Fastening elements85
Fixing nets85
Flexible storage compartment89
Lighting84
Storage compartments under the floor88
Unlocking the tailgate181
Variable loading floor89
Luggage compartment cover87
Other positions87
Roll-up cover88
Luggage Storage 12-volt power outlet
79
Roll-up cover88
Storage compartments86
M
Main beam
62
Warning light38
Maintenance see vehicle care
142
Manual air conditioningOperating elements98
Recirculated air mode96
Manual gear changing see Gear changing
109
MAXI DOT display45
Operation43
MAXI DOT see MAXI DOT display
45
Maximum permissible weights
194
Maximum speed198
Mechanical windows59
Opening and closeing59
Media see Infotainment
4
Memory46
Mirror Exterior mirrors
70
Make-up67
Mirror Link see Infotainment
4
Mirrors Interior mirror
70
Modifications137
Modifications and technical alterations Service
138
Motor Information messages
40
Motor oil Indicator symbol
40
Multi-collision brake116
Multifunction display Functions
45
Information46
Memory46
Operation43
Multimedia holder80
N
N1
89
Nameplate194
Nets85
Notes for driving with tyre repaired175
Notes on using wheels161
O
Oil Information messages
40
see Engine oil154
Oil pressure Information messages
40
Onboard computer see multifunction display
45
Operating weight195
Operation in winter Diesel fuel
150
Vehicle battery159
Original accessories138
Outside temperature44
Overview Engine compartment
152
Warning icons38
Warning lights33
P
Parking
109
Parking aid117
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
118
Function117
parking lights60
Park the vehicle see Parking
109
Part replacement137
206Index